Epson Stylus Pro 9900 - Installing Firmware

Epson Stylus Pro 7700/7710/7700M/7710M/7900/7910/9700/9710/9900/9910/WT7900/WT7910/9890/9908/7890/7908 Revision I
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5.7.4 Installing Firmware
This section explains how to update the firmware. The firmware of this printer is
written in the Flash ROM on the Main Board. If the main board is replaced or the
firmware needs to be updated, follow the procedure below to write the firmware to the
Flash ROM. Following four kinds of firmware are provided for the printer.
 Main firmware
 Network firmware
 Auto Take-up Reel Unit firmware
 Firmware for SpectroProofer
 EDM
REQUIRED TOOL
 Firmware Update Tool
 OS: Windows 2000, XP, VISTA
 Interface: USB, Network
PROCEDURE
1. Turn the power OFF of the printer and computer, and connect the printer to the
computer with a USB or network cable.
2. Turn the printer ON.
C A U T I O N
If the printer is turned ON for the first time after the main
firmware is uploaded on the newly mounted Main Board which
does not have any parameters at all, the printer automatically
performs the initial ink charge. When the initial ink charge is not
necessary, be sure to clear the flag. See "5.4.13 Initial Ink Charge
Flag ON/OFF" (p.403).
C H E C K
P O I N T
Select the interface to use for the update according to the kind of
firmware as shown below.
 Main firmware: USB
 Network firmware: USB or Network
 Auto Take-up Reel Unit firmware:USB
 Firmware for SpectroProofer: USB
 EDM: Network
C A U T I O N
Install the main firmware after starting the printer in the
Firmware Update mode or in the Serviceman Mode. As for other
firmware, install it in the Serviceman Mode or when the printer is
in the “Ready” status.
 Firmware Update mode: Starting the printer while pressing
down [Paper Source ] + [Paper Feed ] +[Paper Feed ] +
[Menu ]
 Serviceman Mode: Starting the printer while pressing down
[Menu ]. + [Paper Feed ] + [OK]